Be ware of domestic servants

Be ware of domestic servants

The police foiled a theft ring involving domestic servants on Saturday. The syndicate's leaders, consisting of dozens of people, were nabbed while hiding in their lair, but unfortunately the chief of the operation, known only as Gegep, escaped.

The investigation revealed that the house maids and drivers had been "sworn in" by the syndicate and vowed to surrender everything they stole (from their employers) to the syndicate which is alleged to have links with the group Indonesian Islamic State (NII), which is banned.

The most surprising thing is that none of the domestic servants felt guilty for his or her conduct (stealing).

We just hope that the police can uproot this criminal organization and arrest the perpetrators or the number one person behind the crime.

Domestic crime, such as theft by this corrupt group, is as serious as any other crime, therefore, we see no reason for the police to be reluctant to deal with it.

The people, especially the victims, must help the police by providing adequate information about what they have experienced.

-- Warta Kota, Jakarta